Winter Activity Centre
Thursday, January 03, 2019 - 2:15 PM
During the winter the City of St. John's operate two rental shops of outdoor equipment suitable for all ages:
- opening Friday, Jan. 4 at the North Bank Lodge in Pippy Park
- opening Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Pool House in Bowring Park
Days of operation are weather dependent and based on snow cover. Call the Info Line at 737-3651 to check updated facility operations.
Accessible ski options include a sit ski available at North Bank Lodge. In addition, a snowcoach and hippocampe all terrain wheelchair with ski attachments may be reserved by emailing inclusion@stjohns.ca.
Equipment rental costs:
Individual, $5
Family of three, $10
Family of four or more, $15
| Pippy Park | in the North Bank Lodge |
| Equipment available: | classic cross country skis & boots, snowshoes, poles, sit ski |
| Payment by: | credit, debit or cash (identification required) |
| Day | Hours |
| Tuesday | 6 to 9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 to 10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Bowring Park | in the Pool House |
| Equipment available: | snowshoes, poles |
| Payment by: | credit or debit (identification required) |
| Day | Hours |
| Saturday | 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |